Motorists gorging on junk food
Friday 25 June 2010 Back to Blog
Van contract hire drivers have been warned about the dangers of binging on junk food while behind the wheel.
A new report has revealed the surprising extent to which UK motorists like to snack when in their vehicles.
The study, by car maker Kia, found that the average driver in the UK eats 3,960 calories every week while driving.
Most of this is made up of junk food such as crisps, chocolate bars and fizzy drinks.
Six out of ten drivers consume over 400 calories on average per journey, the report said.
However, as well as the obvious health risks of a diet high in junk food, the habit could also get van contract hire drivers in trouble with the police.
"The law takes a very dim view on any activity that compromises a driver's focus on the road," said Kia's Steve Kitson.
"Trying to concentrate on the road ahead and stay vigilant of other motorists while eating and drinking inevitably compromises a driver's reaction time and focus".
It was reported this week that British children consume almost twice as much junk food as their American counterparts.